Oyado ZUIGETSU

This was a return visit, and I was delighted that you remembered me and greeted me. Once again, it was a stay that made me want to come back.The free-flowing hot spring water was wonderful, and I stayed warm long after my bath. I also truly appreciated the thoughtful touches, such as the proprietress kindly offering extra yukata and towels.Every dish was genuinely delicious—not only the sashimi and simmered dishes, but even the rice left a strong impression. I was told it was “Milky Queen glacier rice,” and it was sweet and pleasantly chewy; the rice itself felt like a feast.The dried fish at breakfast was also grilled to crispy perfection all the way to the head, and I ended up eating it neatly to the last bite. I’m grateful for such a delicious meal.Being able to have dinner served in the room is one of this inn’s charms. This time, since I wanted to get some work done in my room as well, I chose to dine in the dining area instead. In that spacious room with large windows—without turning on the TV—I found it incredibly relaxing to take my time and focus on each dish.The chair and table placed in the sunroom area of my room were also perfect for light work and very comfortable. It’s also nice that plenty of coffee and tea are provided.The flowers in the alcove were beautiful and lifted my spirits. The futon bedding was fluffy, too—I slept very well.If I could make just one request, having a power strip in the room would be even more helpful.Other than that, everything was excellent. I’d love to return again for the hot springs, wonderful food, and warm hospitality.

We stayed at Zuigetsu, a small inn we had long known for its excellent reviews. After stopping by the Yugawara Museum of Art nearby, we struggled up the steep hill to reach the inn, but the warm hospitality more than made up for it and left us truly relaxed. The hot spring and overall setting were flawless, but what stood out most was the exceptional quality of the cuisine. We could really feel the chef’s superb knife skills and precision in every dish. The “Hyoga-mai” rice was the best we’ve ever had—we even asked for seconds. We were genuinely impressed to find such a high-quality inn still exists. Next time, we plan to come straight by taxi. Thank you very much.